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5 “Must-Do Marketing Strategies” for 2021

January 13, 2021

What a year last year, and 2021 has been so far! From the pandemic to protests and political unrest, who could have envisioned, at this time last year, what the future would hold? Despite numerous challenges, many marketers, professionals and entrepreneurs rose to face them – bringing work online, changing the ways they communicate, and setting the stage for advancement. ...

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3 Research Methods that Increase the ROI of Your PR Program

July 27, 2020

Our decision-making is powered by research. When you think about it, we do research daily. Whether it’s viewing someone’s LinkedIn profile before choosing to connect, comparing models when shopping for a new car, or checking out Yelp reviews before visiting a new restaurant, research is critical to evaluating what actions we’ll take. So why wouldn’t you apply that same principle ...

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10+ Pieces of Content You Need Now

June 25, 2020

You may have heard that customers are already 57% of the way through the buying process and have consumed seven or more pieces of content before they even engage with a sales team or buy something. While this may sound like a lot, it is likely low today, given the advent of COVID-19. For the week ending June 14, 2020, ...

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How to Maximize the ROI From Your Webinar Program

April 29, 2020

Working from home has become the new normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With so many businesses switching to a virtual work environment, companies are searching for ways to connect and communicate with clients and prospects.   When executed and leveraged correctly, webinars are a highly effective and cost-efficient way to promote thought leadership and support lead generation. And because a lot of planning goes into ...

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Communicating During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis

March 18, 2020

March 18, 2020 We’re all navigating unchartered waters with the COVID-19 crisis. As communities manage school and business closures, work from home mandates, and worry about an economic recession, companies are grappling with how to communicate with their customers, prospects, employees and the community at large. As with any crisis, it’s imperative for organizations to communicate clearly, honestly and consistently.  ...

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The ROI of Press Releases

October 31, 2019

The press release remains a popular public relations tactic for good reason: it provides incredible value.  A press release not only informs the media about what’s new with your organization, but thanks to our digital world, the press release can instantly keep your publics – customers, prospects, partners, potential acquirers – up to date on your progress and successes. Here ...

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The Dollars and Sense of PR

July 31, 2019

One of the questions we often hear from clients is this: What is the ROI of PR? Beginning this month, we’re answering the question. In a series of blogs and infographics we’ll be examining the benefits and value of branding, messaging, media relations, content, influencer marketing, social media and more. We hope you like it, and that if you have ...

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5 PR Trends Shaping Marketing Budgets in 2019

March 28, 2019

Public relations budgets are on the rise, with marketers reporting plans to increase overall spending over the next five years[1]. When one considers the benefits of PR – from setting the strategy to ensuring greater transparency, driving business, and even influencing stock price – it’s no wonder. Seven in 10 executives reported being more inclined to do business with organizations ...

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How to Create a Winning Social Media Strategy

June 29, 2018

  Managing a company’s social media presence can be time-consuming and at times overwhelming. But taking the time to create a plan that addresses your goals, content topics and audiences can take it from stressful to successful.  Consider a concise, easy-to-follow social media strategy to help you make it manageable and effective. Here are some tips to get you started. ...

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What US Companies Need to Know About GDPR Before May 25, 2018

May 14, 2018

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) aimed at protecting personal data of European Union (EU) citizens goes into effect this May 25. If you don’t have a business location in the EU, you might think you are immune. But if you target customers in Europe, or are processing data from prospects in the EU—even if only collecting or storing email ...

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Seven Digital Marketing Must-Haves for Financial Services Companies in 2018

March 21, 2018

Rigid compliance requirements and the unpredictability of social media are two reasons why many financial companies have been late to the social media game—with a third of financial advisors still not using social media for business in 2015 according to Corporate Insight—and countless more not fully embracing it, even today. But the growth in mobile banking, demand for 24/7 access ...

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5 PR & Marketing Trends You Need to Know in the New Year

January 11, 2018

Happy New Year! The holiday celebrations are over and it’s back to reality and fresh opportunities. Turning the calendar to 2018 has us looking forward and predicting trends we will see in the new year. Here are five you can expect from PR and marketing in 2018. PR Is Even More Important Hollywood’s sexual harassment scandals, Equifax’s security breach, United ...

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